In this post we shall discuss about Keloid formation and treatment Keloid is a defect in maturation and stabilization of collagen fibrils as normal collagen bundles are absent It is common in females Mostly seen in black people Genetically predisposed and very rare in Caucasians Keloid grows even after 6 months. It extends into adjacent […]
In this post we shall discuss about Submentovertex – Extraoral View Radiograph of the base of the skull is taken by Submentovertex – Extraoral View (SMV). Indications Lesions affecting palate or pterygoid region or base of skull or sphenoidal sinus. Exposure 0.4 Seconds 50 kVp 20-30 mA Structures Visible in this view Carotid canals Nasal
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In this post we shall discuss about the signs, symptoms and clinical features of acute and chronic Empyema. Empyema is the presence of pus in the pleural cavity. Clinical Features of Acute Empyema Symptoms Due to Toxemia: Anorexia, sweats, malaise and loss of weight. Due to Primary Disease: Sudden rise in temperature along with fever
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In this post we shall discuss about Thyroid Function Tests. A routine laboratory thyroid profile includes: Thyroid profile/Thyroid Function Tests includes 1. Thyroid stimulating hormone 2. T4 binding ratio 3. Free T4 index 4. Serum T4 5. Resin T3 uptake Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) It is secreted from anterior pituitary and has negative feedback with
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In this post we shall discuss the treatment of hypertension. To read about the signs and symptoms click here. Nonpharmacological Treatment of hypertension Salt restriction: 2.4 gm of sodium or 6gm of Nacl is effective in controlling hypertension Weight Reduction: Reduction of 1kg may reduce 1.3 to 1.6 mm of Hg Quit Smoking: Most important
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Hypertension is referred to increase in blood pressure. Signs of Hypertension Tremors, tachycardia, exophthalmos, thyroid dermopathy and goiter in hyperthyroidism Moon’s face, buffalo hump and truncal obesity in Cushing’s syndrome. Bruit over abdominal aorta. Presence of puffy face, rough skin, obesity in myxedema Prognathism, clubbed hand, coarse features in acromegaly Palpable kidney lump in polycystic